HANNIBAL—The even-keeled Hannibal Buress has a slow and smooth stand-up cadence, but with his deadpan delivery are some absurd anecdotes and very funny twists. And at the intimate Mississippi Studios, his funny-ass self will lull you into yukking it up with impunity. CF
w/Ian Karmel; Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, 9 pm, $12
ROADRUNNER—The chance to see one of the world’s greatest songwriters in a teeny-tiny dive bar doesn’t come along very often, so don’t miss the legendary Jonathan Richman when he returns to the Know for a three-night stand. Only 40 tickets will be sold at the door each night, so line on up! NL
w/Tommy Larkins; The Know, 2026 NE Alberta, Sat Nov 24-Mon Nov 26, 8 pm, $12
Saw Richman this past Saturday. Fantastic set. Very quirky, stream of consciousness performance in at least three languages. Good stuff. Also overheard one of his people mentioning that he was going to try and play the Know again at some point in the future. He really seems to like the place…